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Navigate disagreements with kindness: tips for couples
Navigate disagreements with kindness: tips for couplesLet’s be honest, disagreements are a fact of life in any relationship. And for neurodiverse couples, navigating those disagreements can feel like untangling a particularly stubborn knot. As a couples therapist specialising in neurodiversity, I see it all the time. The good news? With a few key strategies, you and […]
Rejection Sensitivity Dysphoria and Communication
Every couple longs for free flowing reciprocal communication where they feel loved, seen and heard by their partner. Here we look at strategies to help with communication.
How can I save my marriage?
Often, demanding careers, working from home, and the balancing act of family life can create a perfect storm.
Karen on ADHD Chatter
Karen Doherty on ‘ADHD Chatter’ PodcastI joined Alex Partridge on his ADHD Chatter Podcast. Alex is the Founder of UNILAD & LADBible. We discussed ADHD relationships in depth. We covered:Limerence – the difference between hyper obsession and real loveEmotional regulationEffective communicationHow to manage Rejection sensitive dysphoria (RSD) in relationshipsTips on how to make an ADHD marriage […]
Navigating neurodiversity in relationships
The spark and the struggle: navigating neurodiversity in relationshipsLove, in all its glorious complexity, can take unexpected turns. Sometimes, the very qualities that draw us to someone can also become a source of frustration. This is especially true when neurodiversity is present in relationships. So can neurodiverse couples be happy?What are the attractive traits of […]
Karen Doherty on ‘You’re Wrong About ADHD Podcast’
Karen Doherty on ‘You’re Wrong About ADHD Podcast’ I had the pleasure of speaking with Classic FM presenters Sam Pittis and Katie Breathwick on their Podcast, ‘You’re Wrong About ADHD’. Katie and Sam have been friends for more than twenty years. Around two years ago, their lives took a surprising turn – they both discovered […]
Relationships and Neuro diversity
Relationships and Neuro diversityAll relationships can have difficulties over the course of years. Compromise, communication and connection are the core foundation alongside love and a commitment.Adding in a neuro divergent component can cause couples more difficulty.If the neurodiversity is not recognised or understood each partner is reading from a different script in many scenarios.Couple DynamicsBecause […]
Rethinking a new deal
Do you still like each other, maybe even still love each other?So, you’ve looked at your place in the world. Leaving isn’t easy, separated families don’t always thrive. The grass always looks a bright shade of green on the other side, but the reality can be very alarming and hostile.If you were struggling to balance […]
Are you and your partner reading from different scripts?
Are you and your partner reading from different scripts? Blame, defence cycles… Is your relationship loud, full of emotion and aggression? Are you escalating through a never-ending cycle of complaint, blame, defence, blame? Perhaps you’ve threatened to leave the relationship? Or you’ve been living under this oppression since you first started dating and know you […]
Affair recovery
After an affair, conversations with a skilled practitioner can help create a vision of a future and devise a way forward.